Category : Automotive news

MAHLE to sell shares in MAHLE König

With effect from the end of November 2020, MAHLE will sell all of its shares in MAHLE König The post MAHLE to sell shares in MAHLE König appeared first on Automotive World.

PSA Retail France becomes phygital to better meet customer expectations

Meet customer needs every day of the week The two lockdown periods of the last six months have tested the adaptability of PSA Retail France. Based on this return of experience, PSA Retail France has decided to thoroughly review all its processes in a...

SMMT: British engine production declines by a fifth in October

Year-to-date output remains down -30.1% as sector faces triple whammy of coronavirus, Brexit and 2030 end of sale date The post SMMT: British engine production declines by a fifth in October appeared first on Automotive World.

40% of potential car buyers less likely to visit a showroom

40% of UK drivers say they are now less likely to visit a showroom while researching the purchase of a car, as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, research by Marketing Delivery, has found.

Andy Hall appointed as LCV and strategy director for Peugeot, Citroen and DS

Groupe PSA has appointed Andy Hall to the newly created role of LCV and strategy director for the Peugeot, Citroen and DS brands in the UK.

Green NCAP highlights most environmentally-friendly new cars

Green NCAP has published the results from its latest round of testing, which highlights the most environmentally sustainable new cars on sale.

Renault announces 'Re-Factory' refurbishment and EV retrofit plant

Renault is converting its Flins plant into a new ‘Re-Factory’, which will be used to refurbish used cars and convert ICE models to more carbon-neutral powertrains while also developing new sustainable technology.

How test tracks are accelerating autonomous vehicle research

Freddie Holmes finds out how the ACM is helping automakers, start-ups and many others in the mobility space to safely bring new solutions to market The post How test tracks are accelerating autonomous vehicle research appeared first on Automotive Wor...

IAM RoadSmart: New study reveals worrying Christmas road safety issues as drivers delay or change travel plans due to Coronavirus concerns

New research by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has discovered that many motorists will rush to make last minute car travel plans for the Christmas period this year, while others will make fewer stops when driving lon...

Vayyar Imaging wins prestigious CLEPA Safety Innovation Award

Vayyar Imaging, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, has won the SME Special Prize for Safety at the 2020 CLEPA Innovation Awards The post Vayyar Imaging wins prestigious CLEPA Safety Innovation Award appeared first on Automotive World.

UK car production down 18.2% in October as sector awaits Brexit deal

UK car manufacturing output fell by 18.2% in October with 110,179 units leaving factory gates, according to latest figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Green NCAP returns with revamped rating scheme and fresh results

Today, Green NCAP releases the results of 24 cars that have undergone its rigorous tests The post Green NCAP returns with revamped rating scheme and fresh results appeared first on Automotive World.

Groupe PSA appoints Andy Hall as new LCV and Strategy Director

Groupe PSA has appointed Andy Hall to the newly created role of LCV and Strategy Director for Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles in the UK with immediate effect The post Groupe PSA appoints Andy Hall as new LCV and Strategy Director appeared first...

Black Friday – or Green Saturday? Ford research shows shoppers will wait and pay more for eco-friendly deliveries

Most shoppers in Germany and the UK would prefer to receive online deliveries transported using electric-powered vehicles, according to a new survey commissioned by Ford The post Black Friday – or Green Saturday? Ford research shows shoppers will wai...

Scala raises the bar for value as ŠKODA introduces fleet-focussed SE Technology model

ŠKODA has added a value-packed new SE Technology model to its award-winning Scala hatchback. The practical five-door has been a big hit with British buyers since its introduction in 2019 and now comes with added appeal thanks to a raft of extra equip...